Duluth had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past the Centennial Knights 51-14 on Friday. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 31-8.
Duluth's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Shamar Banner led the charge by rushing for 79 yards and a pair of TDs on only eight carries, while also throwing for 114 yards and one touchdown on only nine passes. Demarcus Rogers was another key back, rushing for 132 yards and one score on only seven carries.
Duluth's run defense was locked in: Centennial could only muster 1.6 yards per carry. The team can thank Randon Patterson for the heroic effort on defense: he. Duluth didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 12.
Despite the loss, Centennial still got an impressive performance from Jake Hickox, who picked up 109 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Centennial's loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Duluth will head out to face off against Shiloh at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Centennial, they will venture away from home to take on Johns Creek at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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